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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a cache?

2. Which of the following does Old Tallow's dog NOT do to Omakayas?

3. What is done with the items touched by the man who died from smallpox?

4. How much food does Old Tallow eat at supper?

5. What does Omakayas realize at the same time that Andeg disappears?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Omakayas' experience with the bear cubs when she is off on her own?

2. Why does Omakayas go off on her own while the family is tapping the maple trees?

3. How does Omakayas justify Andeg's leaving?

4. Why is Nokomis' story of a little muskrat especially pertinent for Omakayas?

5. What is in Nokomis' bundle that she says speaks to her?

6. What does the mention of the cold weather being sudden and particularly harsh foreshadow?

7. What does Deydey do with the shop owner to earn a bit of money and some food for the family?

8. What story does Nokomis tell Omakayas and the women which frightens Omakayas but moves the other women?

9. How does the author explore the themes of the relationship between humans and nature and Omakayas' journey of transformation?

10. How does Ten Snow help Omakayas get started in beadwork and what does Omakayas make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of responsibility. Identify at least two instances about responsibility in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mama. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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